A Breakthrough in Battery Recycling Technology
Adionics, a leader in sustainable direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, has unveiled a major advancement with the launch of its enhanced Flionex® system. This innovative technology significantly improves the extraction of high-purity lithium from the battery black mass, a by-product of recycled lithium batteries. The new Flionex® version introduces a cleaner, more efficient method for lithium recovery, which has traditionally been a challenging aspect of battery recycling.
Efficient and Eco-friendly Lithium Recovery
The Flionex® system utilizes a liquid media that facilitates the extraction of lithium at various stages of the hydrometallurgical process, effectively recovering up to 99% pure lithium that is ready for immediate reuse in battery production. This liquid-liquid extraction process operates without the use of harmful acids and generates zero toxic by-products, marking a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of lithium extraction.
Strategic Impact on the Circular Economy
Gabriel Toffani, CEO of Adionics, emphasized the system’s alignment with the circular economy principles, stating, “By solving the challenge of lithium extraction, we’re not just reducing waste – we’re creating a sustainable cycle for one of the most critical components in modern energy storage.” The technology’s ability to eliminate the need for overseas processing further reduces the carbon footprint associated with lithium extraction.
Legislative and Market Alignment
The introduction of the new Flionex® comes at a crucial time when the demand for lithium, driven by the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, is rapidly increasing. Adionics’ innovation supports recent U.S. legislative efforts aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains for batteries and promoting sustainable practices in the mining and recycling of critical minerals.
About Adionics
Adionics stands at the forefront of the lithium extraction industry, offering a closed-loop, liquid-liquid extraction process that is both efficient and environmentally friendly. The proprietary Flionex® system is designed to work with various brines and achieves high lithium recovery rates with minimal environmental impact. This approach ensures a sustainable and reagent-free solution to lithium mining challenges.
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Source: businesswire.com
